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Description

Sitting amongst the waterfront boutiques, cafés, bars and eateries of the iconic Honeysuckle promenade, Rydges Newcastle is the ideal destination to take this lively city head on.

 

Daylight streams into 5 meeting rooms at Rydges...

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Sitting amongst the waterfront boutiques, cafés, bars and eateries of the iconic Honeysuckle promenade, Rydges Newcastle is the ideal destination to take this lively city head on.

 

Daylight streams into 5 meeting rooms at Rydges Newcastle with views over the harbour’s rippling waters. Our dedicated Conference & Events Team is on hand to help arrange everything from a small board room meeting through to a large residential conference.

 

This all-suite hotel offers the ideal place to connect with colleagues, friends or family, providing flexible Newcastle function venues, many with impressive harbourside views. Our experienced staff will ensure that your event runs smoothly, be it a leadership seminar, corporate dinner or a social celebration.

Features & Facilities

Facilities

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Air Conditioning .glyphicons-heat
Audio Visual Equipments .glyphicons-projector
Business Center .glyphicons-briefcase
Ceremony On Site .glyphicons-ring
Disability Access .glyphicons-person-wheelchair
Internet Access .glyphicons-globe
Wifi Access .glyphicons-wifi
Outdoor Area .glyphicons-tree-deciduous
Parking Available .glyphicons-cars
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Stage .glyphicons-keynote
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Open 24 Hours .glyphicons-clock
Near Public Transport .glyphicons-train
City Views .glyphicons-building
Ocean Views .glyphicons-buoy
Open Plan Space .glyphicons-unchecked
Outdoor Space .glyphicons-sun
Waterfront Views .glyphicons-buoy

Event Guidelines

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Underaged Birthday Parties .glyphicons-ban
Underage Events .glyphicons-ban
Third Party AV Companies .glyphicons-ok-2
Alcoholic Events .glyphicons-ok-2
BYO Food/Drink .glyphicons-ban
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Catering Options

Bar Tab
Private Bar
Gluten Free
Vegetarian / Vegan
Halal
BBQ
Liquor Licence
Mobile Bar
Restaurant On Site

COVID Safe

Hand Sanitizer Available
Social Distancing Enforced

Frequently Asked Questions

At Rydges Newcastle we have Valet parking available on site with prices on application. Alternately there is metered parking on the streets surrounding.
Our team of Chefs understand the importance of providing for the dietary needs of your guests, we are very accustomed an extensive range of requests and will happily meet these needs.
Included in your room hire is; a complimentary White board and Flip Chart and Projector Screen.

Event Rooms

Hannell Room

Min 1 people, Max 60 people

Macquarie Room

Min 1 people, Max 40 people

King Room

Min 1 people, Max 40 people

Macquarie/Hannell

Min 1 people, Max 150 people

King/Macquarie

Min 1 people, Max 90 people

Ballroom

Min 1 people, Max 240 people

Pre Function Foyer

Min 1 people, Max 100 people

Dobell Room

Min 1 people, Max 40 people

Eve Room

Min 1 people, Max 20 people

Bela Room

Min 1 people, Max 50 people

Harbour Boardroom

Min 1 people, Max 13 people

Breakwater Boardroom

Min 1 people, Max 12 people

Event Room Layouts

Theatre
Classroom
U-Shape
Cabaret
Boardroom
Banquet
Cocktail
Hollow Square
Exhibition
Hannell Room 66m² 710ft² (11m x 6m) (36ft x 20ft)
60
24
24
32
28
40
55
-
-
Macquarie Room 66m² 710ft² (11m x 6m) (36ft x 20ft)
60
24
24
32
28
40
55
-
-
King Room 66m² 710ft² (11m x 6m) (36ft x 20ft)
60
24
24
32
28
40
55
-
-
Macquarie/Hannell 132m² 1421ft² (11m x 12m) (36ft x 39ft)
150
48
35
72
-
90
120
-
-
King/Macquarie 132m² 1421ft² (11m x 12m) (36ft x 39ft)
150
48
35
72
-
90
120
-
-
Ballroom 200m² 2153ft² (11m x 18m) (36ft x 59ft)
240
72
-
128
-
-
220
-
-
Pre Function Foyer 68m² 732ft² (18m x 3m) (59ft x 10ft)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Dobell Room 60m² 646ft² (5m x 12m) (16ft x 39ft)
40
20
21
24
21
40
50
-
-
Eve Room 53m² 570ft² (8.4m x 6.3m) (28ft x 21ft)
30
21
18
24
18
30
40
-
-
Bela Room 53m² 570ft² (8m x 6.4m) (26ft x 21ft)
30
21
25
24
18
30
40
-
-
Harbour Boardroom 20m² 215ft² (4m x 5m) (13ft x 16ft)
-
-
-
-
12
12
-
-
-
Breakwater Boardroom 20m² 215ft² (4m x 5m) (13ft x 16ft)
-
-
-
-
12
12
-
-
-
Theatre
Classroom
U-Shape
Cabaret
Boardroom
Banquet
Cocktail
Hollow Square
Exhibition
Hannell Room66m² (11m x 6m)
60
24
24
32
28
40
55
-
-
Macquarie Room66m² (11m x 6m)
60
24
24
32
28
40
55
-
-
King Room66m² (11m x 6m)
60
24
24
32
28
40
55
-
-
Macquarie/Hannell132m² (11m x 12m)
150
48
35
72
-
90
120
-
-
King/Macquarie132m² (11m x 12m)
150
48
35
72
-
90
120
-
-
Ballroom200m² (11m x 18m)
240
72
-
128
-
-
220
-
-
Pre Function Foyer68m² (18m x 3m)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Dobell Room60m² (5m x 12m)
40
20
21
24
21
40
50
-
-
Eve Room53m² (8.4m x 6.3m)
30
21
18
24
18
30
40
-
-
Bela Room53m² (8m x 6.4m)
30
21
25
24
18
30
40
-
-
Harbour Boardroom20m² (4m x 5m)
-
-
-
-
12
12
-
-
-
Breakwater Boardroom20m² (4m x 5m)
-
-
-
-
12
12
-
-
-

Accommodation

King Cityside Suite

74 Rooms
2 Adults

King Harbourside Suite

66 Rooms
2 Adults

Twin Harbourside Suite

3 Rooms
2 Adults

King Accessible...

7 Rooms
2 Adults

King Spa Harbourside Suite

4 Rooms
2 Adults

King Harbourside Balcony Suite

6 Rooms
2 Adults

King Spa Harbourside...

15 Rooms
2 Adults

Packages

Wedding package

Rydges Newcastle has a world of experience in hosting beautiful weddings with first class facilities in an enviable Newcastle harbourside location. Book your wedding at Rydges Newcastle before June 2024 and receive a complimentary pre-wedding bridal room for you and your bridal party to get ready in, valued at over $400.

This is a very exciting time, and our passionate dedicated team are here to work every detail to create your perfect day. Rydges offer a diverse range of function rooms and event space,with endless possibilities for transforming and styling any event Read more

INCLUSIONS:

Wedding Package Inclusions

Package Inclusions

  • Alternate serve Two course menu
  • Four hour beverage package
  • Dedicated wedding co-coordinator
  • Room hire of the Grand Ballroom or Restaurant
  • Private area for Bridal party pre-reception
  • White chair covers with coloured sash (selected colours for sash)
  • Personalised table menus
  • Sparkling house wine for toasting
  • Cutting and service of the wedding cake (plattered)
  • Cake table and gift table
  • Bridal and cake table skirting
  • Microphone/PA system
  • Parquetry dance floor
  • Special accommodation rates for your guests
A$119 per person

Day Delegate - Full Day - Day 1

Day Delegate - Full Day - Monday - Day 1 Read more

Day Delegate - Full Day -  Monday - Day 1

A$75 per person

Day Delegate - Full Day - Day 2

Day Delegate - Full Day - Tuesday - Day 2 Read more

Day Delegate - Full Day - Tuesday - Day 2

A$75 per person

Day Delegate - Full Day - Day 3

Day Delegate - Full Day - Wednesday - Day 3 Read more

Day Delegate - Full Day - Wednesday - Day 3

A$75 per person

Day Delegate - Full Day - Day 3

Day Delegate - Full Day - Thursday - Day 4 Read more

Day Delegate - Full Day - Thursday - Day 4

A$75 per person

Day Delegate - Full Day - Day 3

Day Delegate Package - Full Day - Friday - Day 5 Read more

Day Delegate Package - Full Day - Friday - Day 5

A$75 per person

Day Delegate - Half Day AM - Day 1

Day Delegate Package - Half Day - Day 1 Read more

Day Delegate Package - Half Day - Day 1

A$62 per person

Day Delegate - Half Day PM - Day 1

Day Delegate Package - Half Day - Day 1 Read more

Day Delegate Package - Half Day - Day 1

A$62 per person

School Formal Package

This is a very exciting time, and our passionate dedicated team are here to work every detail to create your perfect day. Rydges offer a diverse range of function rooms and event space,with endless possibilities for transforming and styling any event Read more

INCLUSIONS:

Formal Package Inclusions

Package Inclusions

  • Complimentary use of harbour terrace for photos
  • 4 hour complimentary room hire
  • 4 hour soft drink, juice & fruit punch package
  • Share platter entrees and alternate serve main meals
  • Cake (own) cut & served on platters to tables
  • Choice of white or black linen table cloths
  • White chair covers Table menus with school logo
  • Cake table & cake knife
  • Dance floor Lectern & microphone
  • Stage for awards and presentations
  • Selfie station
  • Security
A$75 per person

Wedding Ceremony

Walk down the aisle and say "I do" along the picturesque Harbour Terrace, providing the ultimate backdrop for your vows overlooking the glistening pool and iconic Newcastle harbour. Read more

INCLUSIONS

Exclusive use of the Harbour Terrace for wedding ceremony,

  • 30 x chairs in a choice of Bamboo Folding or Americana chairs
  • One matching chair for signing table
  • Ceremony backdrop in a choice of;
  • White arbour draped with white chiffo,
  • Round gold mesh screen with faux real touch laurel greenery feature.
  • Wrought Iron arch Square white mesh screen with faux real touch laurel greenery feature
  • White dressed signing table
  • Water Station 
A$1,500 total

Wedding Package - Cocktail

This is a very exciting time, and our passionate dedicated team are here to work every detail to create your perfect day. Rydges offer a diverse range of function rooms and event space,with endless possibilities for transforming and styling any event Read more

INCLUSIONS:

 

Wedding Cocktail Package Inclusions

  • Room hire Grand Ballroom or Restaurant
  • Dedicated wedding co-ordinator
  • Welcome platters (Cheese & Antipasto)
  • Two hour canapé service (Four hot and Four cold selections)
  • Four hour standard beverage package
  • Parquetry dance floor
  • Scattered cocktail tables and linen
  • Private area for Bridal party pre-reception
  • 30 x White covered chairs with sash (selected colours)
  • Cutting and service of wedding cake (plattered)
  • Cake table and gift table
  • Sparkling house wine for toasting
  • Special accommodation rates for your guests
A$119 per person
Show more

Wedding package

Rydges Newcastle has a world of experience in hosting beautiful weddings with first class facilities in an enviable Newcastle harbourside location. Book your wedding at Rydges Newcastle before June 2024 and receive a complimentary pre-wedding bridal room for you and your bridal party to get ready in, valued at over $400.

This is a very exciting time, and our passionate dedicated team are here to work every detail to create your perfect day. Rydges offer a diverse range of function rooms and event space,with endless possibilities for transforming and styling any event Read more

INCLUSIONS:

Wedding Package Inclusions

Package Inclusions

  • Alternate serve Two course menu
  • Four hour beverage package
  • Dedicated wedding co-coordinator
  • Room hire of the Grand Ballroom or Restaurant
  • Private area for Bridal party pre-reception
  • White chair covers with coloured sash (selected colours for sash)
  • Personalised table menus
  • Sparkling house wine for toasting
  • Cutting and service of the wedding cake (plattered)
  • Cake table and gift table
  • Bridal and cake table skirting
  • Microphone/PA system
  • Parquetry dance floor
  • Special accommodation rates for your guests
A$119 per person

Day Delegate - Full Day - Day 1

Day Delegate - Full Day - Monday - Day 1 Read more

Day Delegate - Full Day -  Monday - Day 1

A$75 per person

Day Delegate - Full Day - Day 2

Day Delegate - Full Day - Tuesday - Day 2 Read more

Day Delegate - Full Day - Tuesday - Day 2

A$75 per person

Day Delegate - Full Day - Day 3

Day Delegate - Full Day - Wednesday - Day 3 Read more

Day Delegate - Full Day - Wednesday - Day 3

A$75 per person

Day Delegate - Full Day - Day 3

Day Delegate - Full Day - Thursday - Day 4 Read more

Day Delegate - Full Day - Thursday - Day 4

A$75 per person

Day Delegate - Full Day - Day 3

Day Delegate Package - Full Day - Friday - Day 5 Read more

Day Delegate Package - Full Day - Friday - Day 5

A$75 per person

Day Delegate - Half Day AM - Day 1

Day Delegate Package - Half Day - Day 1 Read more

Day Delegate Package - Half Day - Day 1

A$62 per person

Day Delegate - Half Day PM - Day 1

Day Delegate Package - Half Day - Day 1 Read more

Day Delegate Package - Half Day - Day 1

A$62 per person

School Formal Package

This is a very exciting time, and our passionate dedicated team are here to work every detail to create your perfect day. Rydges offer a diverse range of function rooms and event space,with endless possibilities for transforming and styling any event Read more

INCLUSIONS:

Formal Package Inclusions

Package Inclusions

  • Complimentary use of harbour terrace for photos
  • 4 hour complimentary room hire
  • 4 hour soft drink, juice & fruit punch package
  • Share platter entrees and alternate serve main meals
  • Cake (own) cut & served on platters to tables
  • Choice of white or black linen table cloths
  • White chair covers Table menus with school logo
  • Cake table & cake knife
  • Dance floor Lectern & microphone
  • Stage for awards and presentations
  • Selfie station
  • Security
A$75 per person

Wedding Ceremony

Walk down the aisle and say "I do" along the picturesque Harbour Terrace, providing the ultimate backdrop for your vows overlooking the glistening pool and iconic Newcastle harbour. Read more

INCLUSIONS

Exclusive use of the Harbour Terrace for wedding ceremony,

  • 30 x chairs in a choice of Bamboo Folding or Americana chairs
  • One matching chair for signing table
  • Ceremony backdrop in a choice of;
  • White arbour draped with white chiffo,
  • Round gold mesh screen with faux real touch laurel greenery feature.
  • Wrought Iron arch Square white mesh screen with faux real touch laurel greenery feature
  • White dressed signing table
  • Water Station 
A$1,500 total

Wedding Package - Cocktail

This is a very exciting time, and our passionate dedicated team are here to work every detail to create your perfect day. Rydges offer a diverse range of function rooms and event space,with endless possibilities for transforming and styling any event Read more

INCLUSIONS:

 

Wedding Cocktail Package Inclusions

  • Room hire Grand Ballroom or Restaurant
  • Dedicated wedding co-ordinator
  • Welcome platters (Cheese & Antipasto)
  • Two hour canapé service (Four hot and Four cold selections)
  • Four hour standard beverage package
  • Parquetry dance floor
  • Scattered cocktail tables and linen
  • Private area for Bridal party pre-reception
  • 30 x White covered chairs with sash (selected colours)
  • Cutting and service of wedding cake (plattered)
  • Cake table and gift table
  • Sparkling house wine for toasting
  • Special accommodation rates for your guests
A$119 per person
Show more

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